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The First Cynic | Antisthenes (Episode 171)
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
The Life and Teachings of Antisthenes
This chapter explores the life and philosophical contributions of Antisthenes, the founder of Cynicism, and his influence on later thinkers like Diogenes and the Stoics. It contrasts Cynicism's focus on virtue and societal detachment with Stoicism's acceptance of external goods. The discussion also emphasizes the role of adversity and pain in cultivating resilience and character, highlighting the differing responses individuals have to hardship.
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